... the worst teams in the league only to make it to the Super Bowl in 2008. One year a team can be the worst, the next year they are the best. Is it the Lions year in 2009? I don't think so, but here are three reasons to hope for each team in 2009.

Chicago Bears

1) They still have the core of dominant defense if they can get back into form.

2) Kyle Orton and Matt Forte provided enough of an offensive spark to go with their defense.

3) Devin Hester is still always one play away from changing the course of a game.

Green Bay Packers

1) The switch to a 3-4 defense will suit their play-makers on defense.

2) Aaron Rodgers has another year of experience under his belt and still has the most talented group of wide receivers in the NFC north.